FG - Curl Ups and Push Ups Lesson

Curls Ups and Push Ups

Introduction

 

What test does the state of Georgia use to evaluate your muscular strength and endurance?

Let’s test our muscular strength and endurance! In this microlesson, you will assess the muscular strength and endurance in your upper and lower body with push-ups and curl-ups, respectively.


 

Explore

Curl Ups • Lie on your back with legs bent, extend legs as far as possible with feet flat on the floor slightly apart. • Arms are straight, flat on mat, fingers stretched and touching the closest edge of the measuring strip/designed point. • Curl up and slide fingers to other edge of the strip in rhythm with the cadence keeping heels on the floor. • Back of head should touch the mat/floor on each repetition. • Continue assessment until second correction or complete 75 curl-ups. Push Ups • Lie face down with hands slightly wider than shoulders. • Straighten legs and back with toes tucked under. • Push up straight. off the mat with arms until arms are • Lower body until elbows bend at 90 degrees. • Continue the rhythm of the cadence - assessment ends at second correction. • Be sure arms do not bend past 90 degrees! • The score is the number of the 90 degree push ups performed. You are allowed one mistake/miss count. On the second mistake miss count the assessment ends.  

 

 

 

 

Challenge 

 

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Let’s practice our curl-ups and push-ups!

Using the video and cadence audio included in the Explore section of this microlesson, set up for your curl-ups and push-ups assessments.

Do some practice curl-ups and push-ups.

Once you have practiced a couple of times, complete the curl-ups and push-ups tests and record your results on your result sheet.

 

Reflection

Muscular endurance and strength are important components of fitness. Abdominal strength was assessed with your curl-ups. Abdominal strength and endurance are important because they promote good posture and low back health. Upper body strength, which was measured with your push-ups, is important for daily living and also promotes good posture.

What Is Your Takeaway? 

 

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